lehighvalleylive.com topics: pennsylvania public utility commissiontag:topics.lehighvalleylive.com,2015:tag/pennsylvania%20public%20utility%20commission2015-08-02T21:30:32ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advancePPL Corp. electricity spinoff receives Pennsylvania approval; two more reviews ongoingtag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2015:/breaking-news/index.ssf/4413.154418652015-03-11T22:02:05Z2015-06-01T20:14:10ZAllentown-based PPL Corp. is halfway through approvals needed for the spinoff of its competitive electricity generation business into a new company. Kurt Bresswein | For lehighvalleylive.comhttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/kbresswe/index.html
Allentown-based PPL Corp. is halfway through approvals needed for the spinoff of its competitive electricity generation business into a new company.
Hickory Hills fined $2 million for safety violations in deadly mobile home explosiontag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2015:/nazareth/index.ssf/4150.152699032015-02-20T18:01:59Z2015-02-20T18:29:34ZThe smell of natural gas at William Neith's home became so bad before the explosion that neighbors said their eyes would burn when they stepped outside.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
The smell of natural gas at William Neith's home became so bad before the explosion that neighbors said their eyes would burn when they stepped outside.
Lyft Pennsylvania ruling opens service to much of statetag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2014:/breaking-news/index.ssf/4413.147834952014-12-18T20:03:33Z2014-12-18T20:04:43ZThe Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on Thursday voted 4-1 to approve the ride-sharing service Lyft's application, with conditions to which it must agree.Associated Presshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/lvlap/index.html
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on Thursday voted 4-1 to approve the ride-sharing service Lyft's application, with conditions to which it must agree.
EDITORIAL: Ride-share services are coming, despite regulatory battlestag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2014:/opinion/index.ssf/4145.144965902014-11-16T11:30:53Z2014-11-16T11:31:23ZThe Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has approved an experimental license for ride-sharing service Uber X.Express-Times Letters to the Editorhttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/expresstimesletters/index.html
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has approved an experimental license for ride-sharing service Uber X.
Uber Pennsylvania ruling brings ride-sharing service to much of statetag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2014:/breaking-news/index.ssf/4413.144855772014-11-13T22:02:50Z2014-11-13T22:04:05ZThe Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission ruling covers the Lehigh Valley but not every county, or Philadelphia.Associated Presshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/lvlap/index.html
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission ruling covers the Lehigh Valley but not every county, or Philadelphia.
Uber considers bringing popular ridesharing service to Lehigh Valleytag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2014:/breaking-news/index.ssf/4413.141572202014-10-10T21:54:49Z2014-10-10T22:21:56ZThe company is among those urging the Pennsylvania Legislature to lift regulations that have prevented them from operating outside of Philadelphia. Nick Falsone | For lehighvalleylive.comhttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/nfalsone/index.html
The company is among those urging the Pennsylvania Legislature to lift regulations that have prevented them from operating outside of Philadelphia.
Bethlehem-area water rates to increase 4.7 percent instead of 15 percenttag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2014:/bethlehem/index.ssf/4151.133781982014-07-10T20:25:08Z2014-07-10T22:33:30ZThe average annual residential bill for customers using 14,000 gallons per quarter would increase from $80.27 to $84.47 per quarter.Lynn Olanoff | For lehighvalleylive.comhttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/lolanoff/index.html
The average annual residential bill for customers using 14,000 gallons per quarter would increase from $80.27 to $84.47 per quarter.
Pennsylvania electricity rates spiking by as much as 50 percenttag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2014:/breaking-news/index.ssf/4413.130560162014-05-30T10:57:26Z2014-05-30T11:20:55ZLocally, Met-Ed's generation rate is rising by about 25 percent and PPL Electric Utilities rate is going up by 3.2 percent.Kurt Bresswein | For lehighvalleylive.comhttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/kbresswe/index.html
Locally, Met-Ed's generation rate is rising by about 25 percent and PPL Electric Utilities rate is going up by 3.2 percent.
EDITORIAL: Pa. makes changes in electric billing, but the job's not done tag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2014:/opinion/index.ssf/4145.130462292014-05-29T10:45:10Z2014-05-29T10:47:48ZThe PUC has approved changes to help consumers deal with variable-rate pitfalls. Express-Times opinion staffhttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/lvletoped/index.html
The PUC has approved changes to help consumers deal with variable-rate pitfalls.
UGI raising natural gas rates 4 percent; blames last winter's cold and demandtag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2014:/breaking-news/index.ssf/4413.129637512014-05-19T16:02:26Z2014-05-19T21:24:49Z'UGI is pleased to announce that we have been able to keep natural gas costs stable for our customers,' a vice president says.Tony Rhodin | For lehighvalleylive.comhttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/trhodin/index.html
'UGI is pleased to announce that we have been able to keep natural gas costs stable for our customers,' a vice president says.
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission calls for more rate transparency from energy supplierstag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2014:/breaking-news/index.ssf/4413.125815202014-04-04T09:05:46Z2014-04-04T09:12:42ZThe proposal, which could go into effect by the end of the year, would also give customers a quicker route to switching suppliers.Sarah M. Wojcik | For lehighvalleylive.comhttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/swojcik/index.html
The proposal, which could go into effect by the end of the year, would also give customers a quicker route to switching suppliers.
Electric choice forums scheduled in Northampton Countytag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2014:/breaking-news/index.ssf/4413.125073262014-03-25T09:50:00Z2014-03-25T12:11:06ZThe meetings follow bill spikes caused by the winter's cold temperatures and high demand. Express-Times staff and wirehttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/expresstimesstaff/index.html
The meetings follow bill spikes caused by the winter's cold temperatures and high demand.
Bethlehem water rate increase will be discussed at public hearingtag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2014:/bethlehem/index.ssf/4151.124303852014-03-16T20:38:00Z2014-03-16T22:33:37ZNon-city water users include those in both Hanover townships, Freemansburg, Fountain Hill and Lower Saucon Township as well as parts of Allen, Bethlehem, East Allen, Salisbury and Upper Saucon townships.Lynn Olanoff | For lehighvalleylive.comhttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/lolanoff/index.html
Non-city water users include those in both Hanover townships, Freemansburg, Fountain Hill and Lower Saucon Township as well as parts of Allen, Bethlehem, East Allen, Salisbury and Upper Saucon townships.
Hickory Hills fatal explosion in Moore Township triggers two state probestag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2014:/nazareth/index.ssf/4150.122999482014-02-26T22:29:09Z2014-03-06T17:17:34ZIf officials learn the site should have been registered with the state Public Utility Commission since the enactment of a March 2012 law, Illinois-based ownership could be fined $10,000 a day for each day of noncompliance, a spokeswoman said. Sarah M. Wojcik | For lehighvalleylive.comhttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/swojcik/index.html
If officials learn the site should have been registered with the state Public Utility Commission since the enactment of a March 2012 law, Illinois-based ownership could be fined $10,000 a day for each day of noncompliance, a spokeswoman said.
Portland, Upper Mount Bethel Township residents will have to dial 10 digits this falltag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2013:/breaking-news/index.ssf//4413.106511322013-05-29T17:53:27Z2013-05-29T22:49:22ZThe 570 area code is already transitioning to 10-digit dialing.Express-Times staff and wirehttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/expresstimesstaff/index.html
The 570 area code is already transitioning to 10-digit dialing.
PPL customers to see new charge on electric bills starting in Julytag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2013:/breaking-news/index.ssf//4413.106179702013-05-23T21:28:56Z2013-05-23T22:55:01ZThe average increase will be about 20 cents per month, according to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Nick Falsone | For lehighvalleylive.comhttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/nfalsone/index.html
The average increase will be about 20 cents per month, according to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
UGI Utilities Inc. raising natural gas rates in June, seeks second hike for Decembertag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2013:/breaking-news/index.ssf//4413.105722272013-05-17T19:31:58Z2013-05-17T21:38:54ZThe typical monthly residential bill would rise $12 following both increases. Kurt Bresswein | For lehighvalleylive.comhttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/kbresswe/index.html
The typical monthly residential bill would rise $12 following both increases.
PPL Electric Utilities seeks new fee for system upgradestag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2013:/breaking-news/index.ssf//4413.97872242013-01-15T00:17:30Z2013-01-15T00:51:48ZPending state regulatory approval, the Allentown-based company could begin charging the fee as early as May 1. Kurt Bresswein | For lehighvalleylive.comhttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/kbresswe/index.html
Pending state regulatory approval, the Allentown-based company could begin charging the fee as early as May 1.
PPL distribution rate hike hearing doesn't draw crowdtag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/breaking-news/index.ssf//4413.85542942012-06-21T01:01:33Z2012-06-21T01:02:49ZPPL Electric Utilities proposes a $104.6 million distribution rate hike that would raise a typical residential customer's monthly bill about $7 per month.Sara K. Satullo | For lehighvalleylive.comhttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/ssatullo/index.html
PPL Electric Utilities proposes a $104.6 million distribution rate hike that would raise a typical residential customer's monthly bill about $7 per month.
EDITORIAL: UGI should heed PUC, commit to 10-year plan for line replacementtag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/opinion/index.ssf//4145.85106482012-06-14T08:37:25Z2012-06-13T22:18:42ZPUC says UGI failed to respond adequately to warning signs in aging cast-iron pipes. Express-Times opinion staffhttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/lvletoped/index.html
PUC says UGI failed to respond adequately to warning signs in aging cast-iron pipes.